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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Corliss Landscape & Irrigation. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
Corliss Landscape & Irrigation is the Ipswich company North Shore homeowners call when a yard has to be designed and built rather than just maintained — plantings and stonework, paver patios, lawns, smart irrigation and landscape lighting. The 2026 write-ups are about construction. A July 2026 reviewer who had already used the company for planting projects had them pull out an old hot tub hut and paver patio, regrade the area and lay a new patio, on time and on budget. A May 2026 reviewer named their project manager, Brett, and said the crew stayed attentive and put communication first; two days earlier another thanked Brett, Walter, Shawn and Joshua and said the pride they took in the work showed. Further back, a 2025 reviewer listed mulch delivery, tree planting, landscaping and stonework and said Corliss is the only North Shore company they will have back, and a 2022 reviewer described picking out a Japanese maple with Ryan that was still thriving four years later. The complaints sit on the service side. Google averages 3.9 stars from 11 ratings, and three of the nine written reviews are one star. A June 2025 customer said everyone was pleasant on the phone but scheduling and service levels were not acceptable, after a 2025 start-up visit reported everything operating normally except one valve box. A June 2023 reviewer reported half their sprinkler heads broken after a guaranteed turn-on and turn-off, an assurance the problem would be fixed, and then no follow-through, and called the treatment disrespectful to members of the military. A 2021 reviewer canceled a scheduled visit after a phone call they described as rude. On the other side of that, a Newburyport neighbor wrote on Nextdoor in November 2025 that Corliss installed their system and services it. The outfit is long-established and bigger than it looks from a driveway: BBB lists it as established in 1976 with an A+ grade, not accredited, under T.L.S., Inc. with Ronald C. Swanson as president, while its Procore profile is a commercial design-build one — 10 to 50 employees, 33 projects since April 2022, contracts averaging $100,000 and up. Houzz puts a typical job anywhere from $1,000 to $100,000. The company says it is certified in irrigation design, installation and maintenance and in lighting design, and lists Irrigation Association membership. For a designed landscape or hardscape project with a named project manager on it, this is a solid call. If you are hiring them for seasonal irrigation, pin down in writing who handles callbacks, how fast a broken head gets replaced, and what the start-up and shutdown visits cover.
“We have Corliss. They installed and service ours.”
“Erik Swanson, project manager and designer of Corliss Landscape & Irrigation, suggests lining up your contractor early. “We get busy and if you book early, you can guarantee a completion date and also have the best selection of plant material. Hardscape projects are typically the slowest to complete, so if you can get those going early you can enjoy them sooner.” Erik also suggests addressing lawn issues: “Remove any debris left by the winter, apply a pre-emergence crabgrass preventer/fertilizer in early spring, and adjust your irrigation system to water efficiently and only as needed-a smart”
I’ve worked with Brett on a couple planting projects at our home, but this was the first time I requested legit construction. The team removed an old hot tub hut and paver patio, regraded the entire area, and installed a new paver patio. It was all completed on time and on budget. When I asked that some of the impacted surroundings be tightened and cleaned up, Brett didn’t hesitate to execute my request. The backyard now looks and feels excellent. I plan to work with Brett and Corliss again in the future.
The transformation of our property has been phenomenal! Our project manager, Brett, and all the team members were very attentive to all our needs and communication was their #1 priority to see that we were completely satisfied with the outcome. We highly recommend their extensive services and expertise for outstanding results.
Brett, Walter, Shawn & Joshua did an excellent job!! We are extremely happy - they were all professional and took pride in the work they did and it really shows!! Thank you!!!
I recommend avoiding Corliss Irrigation. Everyone is generally pleasant on the phone. Scheduling and service levels are not acceptable. Update: Corliss started our irrigation this year (2025) and reported all systems were operating normally except one valve box that needed 5 hours labor. They scheduled us for their earliest appointment at the time, June 20 which was over 3 weeks from when we scheduled. By Monday, June 23 I called to find out what happened to the appointment and was told it was postponed to July 15 for no reason and with no notice. I canceled the appointment and had my landscaper come for an emergency service. Our irrigation system which Corliss has maintained for us the last year and for the previous owners for many years, is in shambles. Many sprinkler heads leak or do not flow, one zone is connected to 10 heads. One zone’s poly tube was cut, folded over and buried. We are disgusted by the discrepancy between what we were told and what is true. If the irrigation wasn’t set to run at 4AM I would have noticed the issues before now. I’m glad the appointment was missed so the shoddy work could be exposed.
From mulch delivery and tree planting to landscaping and stonework, I've had nothing but great work from Corliss. Clear communication and pricing too. I've hired all of the major North Shore companies over the years, but Corliss is the only one I'll have back.
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